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Sachin Tendulkar turns 53: A look at the records that still define greatness

As Sachin Tendulkar turns 53, revisit the incredible world records that continue to define his legacy: from 100 international centuries to being the highest run-scorer in cricket history.

Sachin Tendulkar turned 53 on 24 April 2026. Image: Reuters

FirstCricket Staff|Apr 24, 2026, 08:45:25 IST

It's a big day for Indian and world cricket fans as the legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar, often labelled as the best ever, turned 53 on Friday. His illustrious career has been defined by record-breaking achievements and unforgettable performances that have left an indelible mark on the world of cricket.

Tendulkar was the most complete batter of his time, the most prolific run-maker of all time, and arguably the biggest cricket icon the game has ever known.

Tendulkar's world records

Tendulkar holds the record for the most centuries in both Tests and ODIs, a remarkable feat, especially considering he didn't register his first ODI hundred until his 79th match.

With a staggering 34,357 international runs, Sachin Tendulkar stands as the most prolific batter in cricket history.

Throughout his illustrious international career, he rewrote the record books time and again, setting milestones that remain unchallenged to this day.

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With his unwavering patience and resilience, the 'Master Blaster' has 200 Test appearances to his name, the most by any player in the format.

Tendulkar amassed 15,921 runs, 51 centuries, and 2,058 fours, the most by any player in red-ball cricket.

Sachin Tendulkar: All major world records

Category	Record	Format	Details
Career span	Longest international career	All	1989–2013 (24 years)
Matches	Most international matches	All	664
Runs	Most international runs	All	34,357
Centuries	Most international centuries	All	100
50+ scores	Most 50+ scores	All	264
Tests played	Most matches	Test	200
Test runs	Most runs	Test	15,921
Test centuries	Most hundreds	Test	51
Test fifties	Most half-centuries	Test	68
ODIs played	Most matches	ODI	463
ODI runs	Most runs	ODI	18,426
ODI centuries	Most hundreds	ODI	49
ODI double ton	First player to score 200	ODI	200* vs South Africa (2010)
ODI 50+ scores	Most	ODI	145
Player of the match	Most awards	ODI	62
Player of the series	Most awards	ODI	15
World Cup runs	Most runs	WC	2,278
World Cup centuries	Most hundreds	WC	6
Single WC runs	Most runs in one edition	WC	673 (2003)
World Cups played	Most editions	WC	6 (1992–2011)
International milestone	First to 30,000+ runs	All	Landmark achievement
Debut age	Youngest Indian debutant	Test	16 years, 205 days
Nervous 90s	Most scores in 90s	All	28

Revered as India's "God of Cricket," he also became the fastest to 15,000 Test runs, reaching the milestone in just 300 innings, a distinction he holds exclusively.

With a career that spanned over 22 years and 91 days, the 53-year-old has the longest career in ODIs. With a staggering 1,894 runs and nine centuries in 1998, Tendulkar holds the record for the most runs and centuries scored in a single calendar year in the format, a feat that still stands unrivalled.

During his run in the 50-over format, Tendulkar raised his bat to celebrate 145 half-centuries and found the fence for a four on 2,016 occasions, the highest by any player that the world of cricket has ever seen.

The undisputed icon, Tendulkar, became the fastest to 18,000 ODI runs, reaching the milestone in just 440 innings. Much like his landmark achievement in Tests, he stands alone in this exclusive club.

Tendulkar holds the highest number of Player of the Match awards (76), the most runs in a career (34,357), the most fifties (264), the most nineties (28), and the most fours (4,076) across all formats.

With agency inputs

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